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Drawdio on stripboard - animation part 1

video Drawdio on stripboard - animation part 1

Part 1 shows the preparation of the stripboard, position of the jumpers and the complete build-up of the electronic components in the order of soldering.

The parts list is as follows:
Stripboard (veroboard) 21 holes x 5 rows
Coloured wire for the jumpers
IC1 TLC551 low voltage 555 timer chip
IC socket 8 pin
PNP transistor 2907
NPN transistor 2222
680pF ceramic capacitor
0,1uF ceramic capacitor (104)
100uF/10V capacitor x2
1/4W 10K resistor
1/4W 300K resistor
on/off switch
AAA battery holder
8ohm 1/5W mini speaker
Copper foil tape
Drawing pin (thumbtack)
Male and ring terminal connectors
Cable ties x2
Insulating tape
AAA battery
2B pencil

21 comments

Oct 26, 2010. 2:40 PMX22 says:

Uhm... Why do many instructables assume the reading audience already know what IT is ?
Like Drawdio/Throwie/Yappamajing/Ludicrisotonorama or whatever.
Why not write WHAT a Drawdio IS?

Mar 3, 2012. 8:47 PMmrmerino says:

Just Google that bad boy.

May 14, 2011. 6:36 PMDavidl3 says:

Because thats what Google is for.

Mar 3, 2012. 4:12 PMmrmerino says:

Your list says 10k, but the video shows a 1k. Which one?

Mar 3, 2012. 8:46 PMmrmerino says:

I'm sorry, let me rephrase that: are the resistor bands red or orange?

Nov 9, 2011. 8:54 AMjjmcjared says:

can i substitute a c945 http://www.futurlec.com/Transistors/C945.shtml for the npn 2222?

Nov 4, 2011. 8:36 AMMisant says:

Very cool video, thank you! I don't suppose you'd be willing to show the artwork for the board, would you? Or at least a schematic? The component layout is only half the matter.

Also, I'm not sure where the copper tape is supposed to run off of this thing.

Perhaps I missed a link somewhere?

Nov 5, 2011. 4:17 AMthreedforme (author) says:

I do believe you have not seen part 2 of the animation which shows all the external parts and complete build up. Watch it here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawdio-on-stripboard-animation-part-2/

I will upload a PDF which shows the components mounted as a schematic.

Drawdio Schematic.pdf316 KB

Nov 6, 2011. 3:58 PMMisant says:

Thank you! Y

ou're absolutely right, I didn't even see there was a part 2.

Thank you again for your assistance! :)

Mar 7, 2010. 5:45 PMjellvi says:

Beautifully Beautifully done !!!!! Wish I had your patience & dedication to doing good work.

Dec 9, 2009. 2:54 AMJakobberry says:

Hi. Great job on the animation. I just wanted to know if I can use a lm555 instead of the 551 and just increase the voltage? Or are any other changes needed?

Dec 15, 2009. 6:26 AMthreedforme (author) says:

Hi Jakobberry, The reason for the 551 is simply to keep this project as small as possible using a AAA battery as the power source. You can use a 555 without any other changes but of course you must use a different power source.

Nov 11, 2009. 4:07 PMjamieriddles says:

this is pretty cool, what software did you use to model and animate this?

Nov 11, 2009. 6:12 PMthreedforme (author) says:

I use Cinema 4d for all my 3d modeling and animation. It is the easiest to learn and the most intuitive. Take a look at the Cinema website and download a demo, then go to my 3d blog and download lots of models for free, then simply play with Cinema 4d. Have fun

Nov 16, 2009. 7:06 PMjamieriddles says:

interesting... I never heard of it before but I'll definetly check this out, thanks!

Nov 9, 2009. 9:50 AMjust_watching says:

Is the 680pF capacitor the ones that says 189 in the animation

Nov 10, 2009. 12:32 AMthreedforme (author) says:

Yes, the 680pF capacitor is the 189 in the animation. I will eventually put a PDF on my 3d4me blog which will have a complete schematic and parts list, then everything will be clear.

Nov 6, 2009. 7:54 PMderbcografix says:

i got to tell ya, this is the first time i have commented on anything here, you put a lot of work into this, and it shows.... i need to get back into doing stuff like this... you did a great job, i need to get into this.... i need a solar powered led project.... just 2 lights to light the stairs, got any ideas?

Nov 8, 2009. 10:28 PMthreedforme (author) says:

Take a look on my diy family blog there you will find a cheap, simple LED night light which looks really great. I know it's not solar powered but you can have them up and running in 20 minutes.

Nov 6, 2009. 5:32 PMderbcografix says:

very well done.... informative, and very artistic..... Great job! thank you!

Nov 6, 2009. 7:46 PMthreedforme (author) says:

You're welcome, I hope the animation is useful in some way. I had tremendous fun creating it.